Medical Cannabis Blog

My brother has multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a degenerative disease affecting the brain and spinal cord; it generally causes problems with vision, balance, and muscle control. My brother’s body was deteriorating, but none of the medications his doctors recommended seemed to help. While researching the disease on his own, however, he discovered that stem cell transplants have been successfully used to halt the progression of the disease. He was unable to undergo the procedure in the US; he eventually [ ... ]

Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are all the rage. Since their introduction in 2003, e-cigarette use (vaping) has mushroomed: as of 2018, more than 10 million people globally vape.

Wikipedia describes an e-cigarette as follows:

An electronic cigarette or e-cigarette is a handheld battery-powered vaporizer that simulates smoking … but without burning tobacco. Using an e-cigarette is known as "vaping" and the user is referred to as a "vaper." Instead of cigarette [ ... ]

Outstanding podcast on cannabis in nursing homes from The Brave New Weed: https://www.bravenewweed.com/all-episodes/ep54The relevant discussion starts at about 22:20. Issues discussed include:

The pioneering use of cannabis in nursing homes in Israel, with a clinic just now opening in Beverly Hills.
The use of THC in micro doses — less than 1 mg (“standard” doses are about 10 mg)
The majority of patients do not experience any psychoactive effects
Cannabis is effective for about 95% of [ ... ]